HOW TO | Building a Techno MACHINE | Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

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0:00 Intro
0:24 DFAM for Kick and Melodies
1:33 BIA
3:09 Drones
4:30 Drone + Envelope
5:30 Turing Machine as Pitch
6:15 909 Hats
7:15 Rample for 909 Ride/Clap/Hats
8:13 DJ Filter
9:28 Guillotine Distortion
10:10 JAM SESSION

Modules:

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Cantique de Noël / O Holy Night (Keyboards and Therevox version)

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"A synthesizer / keyboard version of the Christmas carol Cantique de Noël / O Holy Night by Adolphe Adam. For the vocal melody I used a Therevox ET-4.3.

This version is inspired by the recordings and live performances of Bing Crosby, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, but perhaps most of all Céline Dion (especially the vocal melody).

Instruments:
Dehli Musikk 4-track Glockenspiel: Glockenspiel
Dehli Musikk 4-track Music Box: Music Box
Doepfer Dark Energy: Drums and Percussion
Hammond C3: Organ
Hohner Clavinet D6: Clavinet / Baritone Guitar
Korg MS-20: Drums
Korg Polysix: Synth Harp
Logan String Melody II: Synth Strings
Louis Zwicki Pianette: Piano
Mellotron M4000D: Violins, Cello, Flute and Choir
Moog Matriarch: Synth Pad
Roland SH-09: Synth Bass and Drums
Sequential Circuits Pro-One: Synth Brass and Drums
Therevox ET-4.3: Vocals
Yamaha DX7: Tubular Bells
Yamaha L-20D: Harmonium

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Early Autumn Chill Ambient / Mimeophon Beads Flame Chord Machine Plaits Volca Ensemble Oscillator

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Here are the simple patch notes, a list of the gear, and more information.

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Percussive voice = Plaits processed by Mimeophon(clocked by Steppy) sequenced by Chord Machine program controlled & triggered by Steppy enveloped by System100-140ENV modulation from System100-140ENV & LFO(attenuated by MATHS) slew limiter A-184-1
Random lead voice = Mob of Emus CH1 processed by A-120VCF1 & Beads sequenced by Mob of Emus CH3 slew limiter MATHS modulation from Mob of Emus CH6
Synth lead voice = Mob of Emus CH1 processed by A-120VCF1 & Echoz sequenced by Mob of Emus CH3 slew limiter MATHS modulation from Mob of Emus CH6
Brass-like lead voice = Ensemble Oscillator with modulation from Mob of Emus CH5 & MATHS sequenced by Flame C-3mk2
Reverse piano voice = Disting triggered by Steppy
Piano loop voice = Volca sample
Master clock = Volca sample (divided by Steppy)

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Nostalgia Unwound / Reel to Reel + Beads / Ensemble Oscillator Rings Echoz Mob of Emus

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Here are the simple patch notes, a list of the gear, and more information.

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Reverse piano voice = Reel to reel(SONY TC-4860)
Echoed Piano voice = Reel to reel processed by Beads
Synth lead voice = Ensemble Oscillator modulation & sequenced by Flame C-3mk2
Sine wave lead voice = Mob of Emus CH1 sequenced by Mob of Emus CH3 triggered by Steppy slew limiter = MATHS
Sine wave voice loop = Mob of Emus CH2 processed by Disting(delay clocked by Steppy) sequenced by Mob of Emus CH4 triggered by Steppy
Echoed pitch bending voice = Rings processed by A-120VCF1 & Echoz sequenced by 2hp Arp triggered by Steppy modulation & enveloped by MATHS & Mob of Emus CH5
Master clock = Mob of Emus CH6 (divided by Steppy)

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Eurorack acid - TB 303 style modules

video upload by John Schussler

"If you listen to techno, you listen to the Roland TB-303. It's the sound of acid, and is such a unique sound that everybody wants and uses it.

Although several makers are selling clones in the original 303 design (with the sequencer and original layout), you may just want to get one in Eurorack without all the fuss of learning the 303 sequencer interface (it's not intuitive).

Here are a bunch of 303 modules that either include all the parts (VCF, VCA, envelope, accent, glide...the works) or just one part (the VCF, which is the most critical bit).

There are others as well, these are just the ones I happen to have...."

00:00 Intro
00:20 Hydronium
07:28 TB-EFA
13:56 Acid Source
24:14 Pico Acid
30:00 Doepfer A-103/120
46:16 Vult Freak

Analogue Systems Modular System

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"Really cool and versatile complete synth voice in a rack with some bonus effects and a sequential switch. Analogue systems are very nicely designed and simple modules. The case and power are superior to doepfer, imo. Lots of space for extra modules and has power sockets for 14 ASYS style connectors, 8 standard eurorack and even 2 frac rack. Nut strips are 2.5mm, so I’ll include a bag of extra screws. This system includes:

RS-15 integrator 6u 84HP standard rackmount case with linear psu and toroidal transformer

RS-60 ENVELOPE GENERATOR

RS-80 VC LFO

RS-90 VCO

RS-95 VCO

RS-120 COMB FILTER (crazy sounding and fun)

RS-150 SEQUENTIAL SWITCH

RS-180 VCA

RS-310 REVERB/CHORUS (noisy and unusual)

All Modules are tested, often used and are functional as far as I can tell, but are 20+ years old at this point, so no guarantees or refunds. Case and power are solid, but well-used. Rack rash, etc to be expected. System is currently set up for 120V, but can be switched to 220V. I’ll include a North-American ac cable if the purchaser is in a region that uses it."

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Analogue Systems Modules Joblot

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"Analogue systems modules joblot

List:
RS 110 multimode filter
RS 70 inverter/preamp
RS 20 ring mod
RS 40 noise-S/H-osc
RS 420 octave controller
RS 120 comb filter
RS 500E EMS synthi filter
RS 50 shaper trig DC shifter
RS 430 distortion

A Power socket adapter that converts asys connectors to eurorack Classic doepfer connectors"

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Doepfer a-120 Transistor Ladder Filter Eurorack Module Demo

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"Doepfer a-120 Transistor Ladder Filter Eurorack Module and looking around me"

Doepfer A-100 BS2 Basic System 2 Modular (in a P9 Case) SN 206917

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Modules Included:
2x Standard VCO A-110-1
1x A-190-4 USB/MIDI to CV/Gate/Sync Interface
2x ADSR A-140-1 Envelope Generator
1x LFO A-145-1 Low Frequency Oscillator
1x LFO2 A-146 Variable Waveform LFO
1x Ring Modulator A-114
1 x Audio Divider A-115
1 x VC Waveform Processor A-116
1 x Noise/Random A-118
1 x VCF A-120 (24dB low pass filter)
1 x XP VCF A-106-6 16 Fold Vc Xpander Filter
1 x linear VCA A-130
1 x exponential VCA A-131
1 x linear Mixer A-138a
1 x exponential Mixer A-138b
1 x Dual S&H A-148
1 x Clock Divider A-160-1
1 x Clock Sequencer A-161
1 x Dual Slew Limiter A-170 SL
1 x Multiple I A-180-1

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Quick sound examples of the synth and Mellotron setup

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"A quick demo of each keyboard instrument connected to the Roland PA-120 mixer.
The audio is recorded directly from the line out of the mixer.
The reverb comes from the in-built spring reverb in the mixer and the echo/delay comes from the Fulltone Tube Tape Echo connected to the effects loop / echo ins and outs of the mixer.
Sorry for the terrible camera work.

00:00 Korg Polysix
00:10 Logan String Melody II
00:22 Korg MS-20
00:42 Doepfer Dark Energy and Dreadbox Erebus
00:53 Roland PA-120
00:59 Roland SH-09
01:15 Mellotron M4000D

Instruments:
@Korg Polysix
Hohner / Logan String Melody II
Korg MS-20
@Dreadbox Erebus v2
Doepfer Dark Energy
@RolandChannel SH-09
@Sequential Circuits Pro-One
@Mellotron Factory M4000D

Effects:
Roland PA-120 spring reverb
Fulltone Tube Tape Echo

Mixer:
Roland PA-120"

Synth jam with the Roland PA-120 mixer

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

Nice reverse keys MIDI controller. Anyone know what it is?

"Testing the Roland PA-120 mixer with a short dawless synthesizer jam.
The audio is recorded directly from the line out of the mixer.
The reverb comes from the in-built spring reverb in the mixer and the echo/delay comes from the Fulltone Tube Tape Echo connected to the effects loop / echo ins and outs of the mixer.
A Korg Polysix (out of the frame) plays the arpeggiator and I just unmute and mute the track with the mixer.

00:00 Unmuting Korg Polysix arpeggiator
00:04 Adding spring reverb
00:10 Adding tape echo
00:15 Korg MS-20 bass
00:21 Doepfer Dark Energy and Dreadbox Erebus
01:03 Roland SH-09 bass
01:41 Muting Korg Polysix arpeggiator

Instruments:
@Korg Polysix
Korg MS-20
@Dreadbox Erebus v2
Doepfer Dark Energy
@RolandChannel SH-09

Effects:
Roland PA-120 spring reverb
Fulltone Tube Tape Echo

Mixer:
Roland PA-120"

Mob of Emus + Beads + Chord Machine Ambient / Plaits Maths Ensemble Oscillator

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"Thank you for watching!
Here is the simple patch notes, a list of the gear and more information.

Grain delay voices = Mob of Emus (sine wave) processed by Beads sequenced by Chord Machine2
Chord voices = Mob of Emus (sine wave×4) sequenced by Chord Machine2 program controlled by MATHS modulation from A-145-4LFOs
Arpeggio voice = Qu-bit Chord sequenced by Chord Machine2(triggered by MATHS)
Synth pad = Ensemble Oscillator modulation & sequenced by Disting(clocked LFO attenuated by MATHS) triggered by Steppy
Strings-like voice = Rings with modulation from Disting(clocked LFO) sequenced by 2hp Arp filtered by A-120 VCF1(modulation from A-140ADSR triggered by Marbles)
Lead square wave voice = Plaits with modulation from Mob of Emus & A-145-4LFOs sequenced by Marbles(CV)
Chord & random percussive voice = Nebulae sequenced by MATHS
Master clock = MATHS (divided by Steppy)"

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Subharmonic Generator A-113 , Trautonium Formant Filter A-104 , Doepfer Trautonium

Published on Oct 5, 2019 RinghausenMusic

A-113 , A-104 , A-140 , A-120 ,2 x A-110 , R2M

Eurorack Mini Modular Synth

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"The case is 36hp. It has all the basic modules required for a fully functioning mono Synth with 6 available VCO waveforms, 1 ADSR envelope generator, 2 VCAs, 1 basic LFO with triangle and square wave outputs and 1 clockable LFO with 6 waveforms and control over time division plus 1 Low Pass Filter and a cascading mixer. The power is supplied by a Frequency Central Power supply with a Feedback Modules fixed distribution board giving a total of 9 power headers. The case has Doepfer style rails with sliding nuts - you can easily swap out modules as this is fully modular.

The included modules are available individually:
GMSN VCA - £35 - will come with black Davies Knobs.
GMSN LFO - £30 - will come with black Davies Knobs.
Frequency Central ADSR - £70 - will come with black Davies knobs.
Frequency Central Waverunner LFO - £80 - will come with black Davies knobs.
Fonitronik Cascading mixer - £50 - will come with black Davies knobs.
Intellijel Dixie VCO - £140 - will come with the standard Intellijel knobs.
TipTop Z2040 filter - £120 - will come with standard TipTop knobs."

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Let's Listen: Doepfer A-120 VCF1 Low Pass Filter, Doepfer A-101-2 LPG, & Doepfer A-106-5 SEM

Published on Dec 1, 2018 Let's Listen

"A simple demo of the Doepfer A-120 VCF1 Low Pass Filter module. No talking, just listening.

Note that the envelope used as a CV source has its attack and decay modulated via LFOs, so as to give an idea of slow and fast attack and decays."

Doepfer A-101-2 LPG

Published on Nov 17, 2018 Let's Listen

"A simple demo of the Doepfer A-101-2 LPG Vactrol Low Pass Gate module. No talking, just listening.

Note that the envelope used as a CV source has the attack and decay modulated via LFOs, so as to give an idea of slow and fast attack and decays."

Doepfer A-106-5 SEM

Published on Nov 24, 2018 Let's Listen

"A simple demo of the Doepfer A-106-5 SEM module. No talking, just listening.

Note that the envelope used as a CV source has the attack and decay modulated via LFOs, so as to give an idea of slow and fast attack and decays."

Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Compoostions by Jay Frederick

Published on Apr 18, 2018 Jay Frederick

Playlist:

1. MASQUERADE ★ Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer ★ Elements, Rings, Plonk, Lo Fi Junkie
2. ORGONE PYRAMID ★ Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer ★ Elements, Rings, Plonk, Lo Fi Junkie
3. SHADOWS ★ Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer ★ Elements, Rings, Plonk, Lo Fi Junkie
4. STONES RIVER ★ Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer ★ Elements, Rings, Plonk, Lo Fi Junkie
5. DARK FOREST ★ Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer ★ Doepfer A100

Patch notes:

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Eurorack Improv no2

Published on Aug 23, 2017 Richard Lacy

"A fun patch with Sarah Mac, which were enjoying playing with enough to share…

This started as an ambient idea with Rings, but it got out of hand! Mixed straight to stereo, no overdubs or fiddling afterwards. The only computer involvement was to record the stereo audio from the little Mackie mixer.

Geek notes below.

Main clock is the Doepfer Dark Time Sequencer.

1. DarkTime - Rings (pitch, strum and structure from the Dark Time) - AQA Dual SVS in band pass - Z-DSP (valhalla).
Modulation: Maths Ch1 - Rings Position. Maths Ch 4 - Z-DSP reverb time.
A-145 LFO - Z-DSP wet/dry mix.
2. Bass: Korg MS20. Pitch CV from Analogue Solutions SQ8. Gate from 4MS RCD
3. Bass Drum: Atlantis triggered from an SQ8
4. Descending ambient line: Metropolis - A-110 VCO (saw) - Dave Smith Curtis Filter
5. Radio Music Voice: Turing Machine - RadioMusic - A-120 VCF
6. Radio Music frozen in Clouds. Triggered from a clock divider as a percussive element.
7. Low warbly sound: 4MS RCD - AS EG - A-110 pitch CV - (saw) Shapeshifter pitch input - AM Snowfall VCF. Not sure how the Shapeshifter was configured, but it was a nutty little sound on its own!)
8. 4MS SMR - 4MS DLD. The SMR is receiving modulation from Tides and a Moog CP-251
9. 80s-style synth line. This one is a bit nuts… The Stepper Acid - (pitch) two A-110 VCOs - AS Unity Mixer - A-106 VCF (LP) - Veils VCA. Then…
Stepper Acid gate - A-143-1 Complex EG. Ch 1 - Veils. CH2 and Ch3 are firing in series and modulating the filter.
There's a second chain here, starting with the inverted output of the AS Unity Mixer - A-105 SSM VCF.
Stepper Acid accent output - A-143-2 Quad ADSR. Three channels, firing in series, feeding the three CV inputs on the filter. The overall effect of this makes a nice complex sound for a simple synth sequence.

All the audio went into a little Mackie desk. 2 FX sends:
Aux 1: Deeper Spring Reverb
Aux 2: Moogerfooger Clusterflux.

We could have done more with this patch to refine it, but really it’s just a Jam!
Thanks for watching."

Elektor Formant Vintage Modular Synthesizer w/ Doepfer Modules from 1978

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This one spotted by Florian Anwander. The Doepfer modules are the String Phaser, String LFO, Frequency-Divider, and External Input pictured below. The docs under the formant manual below are for the Doepfer modules. Interesting bit of synth history.

From the listing, translated into Googlish:

"Main Unit:

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Batchas presents: Cwejman BLD + Tiptop Z2040 FIlter

Published on Oct 25, 2016 batchas

"I found this short clip in my backups.

Here is a version with another filter (Doepfer A-120):"

Batchas presents: Cwejman BLD + Doepfer A-120 VCF1

Uploaded on Oct 25, 2016 batchas

"Testing my newly made Euronana modules..."

$17,500 Analog Modular System - Symphonic Distortion System II

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